WHAT IS A SERVICED APARTMENT IN VIETNAM?

Serviced apartments are often the best choice for expats looking for an accommodation in Vietnam. Indeed, they are convenient for many reasons. You can stay long-term or short-term, they are already fully furnished, and generally, they offer facilities such as swimming pool, gym, or rooftop area. So, what is a serviced apartment in Vietnam?

A serviced apartment (or service apartment) usually includes the following within the rental price:

Electricity (between 2500 and 4000 VND per kWh, depending on the city and the owner)

Running water (fixed fee, often inexpensive)

Drinking water

Some serviced apartments also provide hotel-like services, like laundry and ironing, concierges, restaurant and room service.

In Vietnam, serviced apartments buildings almost always include 24/7 security guards. They will look after your motorbike and the premises. When this is not the case, then you may access the building using a security code, a key card, or a fingerprint access door.

It is worth knowing that most apartments buildings in Vietnam have a curfew in place after 10 or 11 pm. You will need to ring and call the security guard to open the door and access the building after curfew time.